Jamie Oliver got a surprising response when he offered to cater the royal wedding

When Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle was announced, there was plenty of speculation on the finer details from dress designers to caterers -- but no one could have guessed that celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was trying to get involved.

Oliver, 43, admitted on Sunday Brunch that he did in fact try to get in on the royal wedding, writing to the couple to offer his world-famous cooking.

“I did actually write and say if they wanted the food sorted I would bring the best of British and American chefs together to do the catering,” he said on the program.

The celebrity chef offered to cater the royal wedding with a mix of British and American chefs. (AAP)

The idea seemed thoughtful, as bringing together chefs from Harry’s and Meghan’s respective home countries to cater could have been a sweet way of acknowledging their home cuisines.

Though Britain and America aren’t exactly known for their exotic dishes, we’re sure Jamie Oliver wouldn’t have been sending out bangers ‘n mash or Big Macs.

But it was the royal family’s response that surprised him -- or should we say, the total lack of one.

“I didn’t get a reply,” he said, “That is a true story.”

He admitted that he understands why the royal family might not go for a celebrity chef when it comes to catering their weddings.